July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Great shave, photo and commentary Perry. Hope you're have a great weekend.

 

Great shave and photo Primo. I am on my second bottle of the Fine Lavender aftershave. It is some good stuff. I need to try the soap.

 

Thank you Bruce. Just shows photos are illusions. The razor and brush are on top of my fence with a Cypress Tree behind. Adjusting the camera makes it look much more interesting than it deserves. The lunch went off well. Now all the ladies and house guests are napping.

 

Thank you, Clint. It's pretty cold. When I open the tub of soap for a sniff it kinda burns my eyes. The added peppermint probably adds to the effect.

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Thank you, Clint!

 

Years back, I was into amateur photography a little. I went by the "rule" that how the image got taken doesn't much matter - so long as it's not portrayed as something it's not (like if someone took a picture of a tiger at a game farm, but said they captured it on safari). A good photo is a good photo. Back then, digital was just starting to become mainstream. Many old school people were having a fit about manipulated images. Again - if the photo is good, it's good.

Your photo was indeed excellent, no matter what the background was!

Glad the luncheon went well, too. So, um....what are you looking to purchase while everyone is napping? Or does that happen tomorrow during TV & adult beverage time?

 

For those who like to enabled, but with cheap stuff......

I ran some errands this morning and went by a TJ Maxx. Was perusing their various bath and smell-goods and came across a few wet shaving items.

Tub of Proraso Red soap - $3
Erasmic shaving soap in a plastic container - $3.99
Erasmic shaving cream - $3.99
Proraso preshave cream - $6.99
A few kits of various brands with brushes and creams, etc - prices vary

I ended up buying the Proraso preshave because it was inexpensive and I've wanted to try it out. I almost bought the Proraso red and Erasmic soaps, but I put them back.

Also went by a Burlington Coat Factory store but had no luck. They had some Proraso stuff not too long ago. I was hoping to run into the green aftershave because I've heard it's pretty nice, but no luck.

Not that I need ANY of it.....

 

July 28 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette 40s Style Rocket
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Lather: Stirling Green
Aftershave: Stirling Green
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

An afternoon post for this morning's shave. I went back to the 40's style Rocket, and had a terrific two pass. The Stirling Green set it up with a great scent just as we loaded the kids to head to a friend's baby shower/BBQ. It was hot, but fun. I hope everyone has been having a great day!

 

Fantastic photo, Jim!

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Thank you, Jim!

 

Nice photo and setup, Jim! You are right - it's hot down South right now.

 

Thank you, Perry!

 

Yes you do Clint. Thanks...

 

Alright, I'm trying my hand at this photo business.

Karve Christopher Bradley (C)
Rapira Platinum Lux (2)
PAA Green Ray
West of Olympia Grayscale
Al Fin Star Jelly aftershave

Had a great 3 pass, BBS shave with the Karve, wow this razor is smooth and efficient. I've decided I'm going to hit the Grayscale really hard and see if I can't finish my first tub of soap. I got the aftershave jelly as a sample with recent brush purchase; I have been using it all week, and have enjoyed it so much a bought a full bottle.


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Wow. I need some of that with the Atlanta heat.


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Back from Vacay. Not sure if I’m ready to rock the heat and humidity again.Really not sure I want to go back to work again. At least I have more than 1 razor, brush, blade & soap to choose from tomorrow. (Can I say that in this thread?)

 

I received this in today’s mail.



So I ordered a black band for work.

On the shaving front, the Karve E & F plates are in Atlanta so they should arrive this week.


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Love the filter effect Jim. So which is your favorite SS ?


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Coming back from vacation sucks. Going back to work sucks even more.


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Thank you, Clint! I have a top three: the Ranger Tech, Red Tip, and the 40's Rocket. I am going to try to figure out my favorite the next couple of days.